On September 18, 1974 a cultural phenomenon came forth unto the world: The Birth of the Prairie Bitch. That's right, Alison Arngrim premiered as Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie, and our worlds have never been the same. We discuss the episode "Country Girls" and the role Alison was born to play. Did you know that Alison first auditioned for the role of Laura?! Hear about her infamous audition story, her deep understanding of the character, and how she was always drawn to villain characters. Find out how being bullied in real life lent itself to her channeling the nastiness of Nellie Oleson, and how her "prairie drag" helped to transform her into the role.
The immediate connection felt between Alison and Melissa Gilbert allowed them to achieve one of the all-time greatest TV rivalries and how the enjoyment of the kill is comparable to Alison's hero, Hannibal Lecter! 

Alison's experience of being the most hated person to one of the most beloved people is nothing short of amazing, as is Alison's embracing of the character and her place in TV history--and all of our hearts--as our favorite Prairie Bitch. 

As Alison so perfectly says it: "BEAUTY IS FLEETING--VILLAINY IS FOREVER"
 
Then join us on Patreon for another fun segment! This week...Dean gets a surprise from Alison that may or may not involve an iconic song, a jacket and tie, and Gary Coleman just may be a part of the conversation. Intrigued? Join us! Link below! 

Don't forget, Cozi TV is airing "Loving Little House: The 50th Anniversary Special" for the last time on Sept. 25th at 12pm est.

The party is on Patreon! Haven’t signed up yet? Link is below!


PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/LittleHousePodcast

LOVING LITTLE HOUSE: THE 50th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 
Wednesday Sept. 25th - 12pm/11am C
watch the promo here: https://f.io/nBkZbjMo

www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.
*The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!*

www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out the award-winning series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.

Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - 
www.SimiValleyChamber.org  
select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus Tickets
 
Facebook/Instagram/TikTok:
Dean Butler @officialdeanbutler

Alison Arngrim @alisonarngrim

Pamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietv

 
LITTLE HOUSE EVENTS
 
DEAN BUTLER:
September 27th-29th Mansfield, MO
Wilder Days
Address: 100 E Parksquare
Mansfield, MO  65704
United States

October 4th- Tulsa, OK - Barnes & Noble Southroads
October 5th- Tulsa, OK - Tulsa State Fair

October 17th- Burlington, VT - Barnes & Noble

October 19th- Burke, NY- Almanzo Wilder Homestead

May 16th-18th- Tulsa, OK - Country Con




ALISON ARNGRIM & MELISSA GILBERT:
Alison and Melissa Gilbert will be appearing at:
FAN X in Salt Lake City,  Sept 26 - 28
https://fanxsaltlake.com/

FACEBOOK LIVE with PAMELA and DEAN
https://fb.watch/sXZvDxawWr/








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